To keep He Yongan from being distracted and ensure he could focus on his studies at the Party School, Feng Qingqing slowly nodded under his intense, pressing gaze. She promised to stay put until he returned and to hold off on making any moves until they could plan things together. Only then did He Yongan feel slightly at ease.
Yet, for some reason, he still felt a lingering sense of doubt as he looked at Feng Qingqing, who was busy offering him all sorts of assurances. Based on his understanding of her, he suspected that while she might avoid big, reckless moves, she would surely keep stirring up small ones. Even so, he knew she was a woman with a strong sense of proportion. He decided to stop overthinking it, and the night passed without further incident.
Early the next morning, He Yongan packed a simple bag and, filled with reluctance, took the bus to the Provincial Capital.
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